Sailor Moon

Jun 30 //
Andres CerratoFor gunpla, we will have three exclusive models that were previously only available at events in Asia. The three kits are all in 1/144 scale and are the HGUC Zeta Plus Test Type Image Color (Amuro's) for $25.00, the RG Gundam Exia Extra Finish Version for $48.00, and the HGBF Try Burning Gundam PP Clear Version for $22.00.
Perhaps the biggest draw will be the S.H. Figuarts Goku Frieza Saga version. It's the Goku you've always wanted, with an actual belt and his symbols. It's almost like the standard Goku release, just now with an extra face and gi symbols! This limited edition of Goku will be available for $45.00 alongside an 18" statue of Goku from X-Plus for $65.00.
Also available will be several Action Vinyls from The Loyal Subjects. There will be a set of black/white battle damaged Ninja Turtles, a crystal MMPR Pink Ranger, and a Transformers Construction set.
There's one last group of releases for comic and movie fans. Iron Man will have two items, an Iron Man MkIII Magnetic Floating figure with a chrome paint job for $139.99 and a 1/12 Shotgun Iron Man Mark XL for $160.00. In case you're wondering about those prices, they're fully poseable with LEDs throughout. If you'd like another billionaire who fights crime, on hand will be Hero Cross' Hybrid Metal Figuration Batman for $80.00.
Oh, there's also an S.H. Figuarts Nise (imposter) Sailor Moon, too. She looks mean and I guess that's kinda cool.
Check out the gallery for what you can buy from Bluefin this San Diego Comic Con.

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Jun 17 //
Brian SzabelskiFigure Name: Figuarts Zero Sailor MoonFigure Manufacturer: Bandai/Tamashii NationsRetail Price: ¥8,800Available At: HobbyLink Japan
So, as usual, we start with the box and its pink overload. Lots of ribbons all over the place, which I'm pretty sure is meant to evoke Sailor Moon's iconic transformation sequence, but an otherwise nice box to look at. I'm not sure if I like the ribbons over the front of the window, and I'm a bit sad that Bandai didn't try to sneak a crescent-shaped window in here somewhere.
Of course, none of that really matters too much once you get her out of the box since I doubt you'll be putting her back in it. Figuarts Zero Sailor Moon looks good from every angle I shot her in, and her sculptor deserves a nice bonus for that. The actual pose is also one that's a little familiar to fans (you can almost hear "In the name of the moon, I will punish you," can't you?) and definitely gives the sense of nostalgia I think Bandai was going for.
The one curious choice for me was the decision to go with a shinier paint type for Sailor Moon instead of a flatter one. They did the same on the S.H. Figuarts figures and I wasn't so sure that I was a fan of it due to the metallic shimmer it gave those figures. I think it doesn't really matter too much on the larger-scaled Moon, though, because the most important thing is that the hues they used are damn-near perfect matches for the anime-style Sailor Moon they've chosen.
For Sailor Moon's base, they've gone with the yellow crescent moon that's also featured in the series logo. It's very simple, but heck, are you going to tell me anything else fits better? I think not.
Again, the sculptor for Figuarts Zero Sailor Moon deserves a bonus, Bandai: they've got everything in correct proportions, left no detail out, and made sure she's not posed at some inhuman angle, either. There's not much sense of motion outside of her hair and the skirt from the front view, but what is there is good enough that you won't have much to complain about.
From the back, Miss Moon doesn't have a lot of detail, but you do get to see her uniform has more of that sense of motion I mentioned in the last paragraph. It's also a clean paintjob throughout, from the littlest stripes to the biggest parts of the uniform. Also of note: no distracting seam lines.
Her face is based off the original anime appearance, and neither the manga appearance, or the new anime series (which is based off the manga's style). I think that this was the right choice to go with for an international release because it's the style we're going to be most familiar with — and more nostalgic about. I think the best thing I can say about Moon's face is it is pretty darn clean; only a tiny bit of inconsistent paint on the gem of her tiara is noticeable. Plus, her expression is perfectly suited for the pose she's been sculpted in.
Figuarts Zero Sailor Moon comes with but one accessory, and it's a mighty fine one. The Moon Scepter is a part that fits into her right hand, and it's not that hard to get it to fit (though it does by design require you to pull a little bit on the hand to get it in there). The paint's alright on here and the use of translucent red PVC for the crystal parts works out very well. While you can display Moon without the scepter ... it just doesn't feel right to exclude it.
I've given some pretty high praise for the S.H. Figuarts Sailor Moon line so far, but the Figuarts Zero Sailor Moon absolutely blows them out of the water in about every category. If you were a fan of the original anime series, do yourself a big favor and track down this figure. Yes, she's expensive, but for the first time in a long time about any figure I've reviewed, I can say Figuarts Zero Sailor Moon is worth it.
[Thanks to HobbyLink Japan for sending Figuarts Zero Sailor Moon along for review!]

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